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SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 3

SSC GD Constable (English) - 17th November 2021 Shift 3 • English • Q3

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and
select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.


Once, a man and his son were going into town. (1) ______ wanted to sell some potatoes.
They went with (2) ______ donkey, and the donkey (3) ______ the potatoes. While they
walked, (4) ______ man came past on a horse.
“Shame (5) ______ you!” he said. “Why do you have a donkey, but you don’t ride it?”

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. carried.

The meaning of the given words is:

  • Weighed: to have or show a certain weight
  • Carried: to have something with you as you go somewhere
  • Sold: to give something to somebody who pays for it and is then the owner of it
  •  Loaded: carrying a load

The most appropriate filler for the given blank is carried

The correct sentence is:

....donkey, and the donkey carried the potatoes.